All Reviews for Outdoor Adventures

On my first visit to Maui, I joined this tour somewhat on a whim. Although the mountain was unexpectedly closed on the scheduled day, preventing us from reaching the summit, I had a wonderful time with our tour guide, Yama P, and the other participants! I plan to come back next year for a rematch!

初めてのマウイ島で、なんとなく参加してみたこちらのツアー。
予定の日はまさかの山がクローズで、頂上までいけなかったものの
ツアーガイドさんのやまPをはじめ、そこでご一緒させていただいた方たちととても楽しい時間を過ごすことができました！
また来年リベンジしようと思います！

Recently, the weather in Hawaii has been unusual, and it hasn't been good since February. Naturally, this time at Mauna Kea, we only made it to Onizuka. We missed the sunset and the Milky Way as well. Although I could have canceled the tour, I was told that I would receive a tour ticket valid for two years, so I participated. It will become invalid if I don't come to Hawaii within two years, so it gives me motivation. I will make a comeback within two years!

最近のハワイは異常気象で天気が2月から良くありません。当然今回のマウナケアもオニズカまででした。サンセットもダメ、天の川もだめでした。ツアーキャンセルもできましたが、2年間有効のツアー券がもらえるとの事で、参加しました。2年以内にハワイにこないと無効になりますので、励みになります。2年以内にリベンジします！

We headed to Mendes Ranch from Kahului by rental car. There are many curves, but I don't think it's particularly dangerous. Mendes Ranch is easy to find, but I recommend registering your destination on Google Maps.

We went during Golden Week, and apart from us, everyone else was foreign visitors. The instructions are only in English, but I think you can manage the horseback riding just by watching the gestures.

The road has a lot of ups and downs, and the horses seemed a bit difficult to walk, but they were skillfully avoiding rocks as they walked. Some horses slipped, but they seemed accustomed to it.

For experienced riders who wish to, they allow the horses to trot uphill. My previous horseback riding experiences were just walking, so this was a great experience. The scenery was also wonderful.

レンタカーでカフルイ方面からメンデスランチに向かいました。カーブがたくさんありますが、それほど危なくはないと思います。
メンデスランチはわかりやすいところにありますが、グーグルマップで目的地を登録しておくとよいと思います。

ゴールデンウィークに行きましたが、自分達の他はみんな外国の方でした。
説明も英語のみですが、身振り手振りをみているだけで乗馬には支障がないと思います。

アップダウンが激しい道で馬も少し歩きにくそうでしたが、岩なども上手に避けながら歩いていました。
脚を滑らせている馬もいましたが、それも慣れた感じでした。

経験者で希望者には、登り坂で馬に駆け足させてくれます。これまでの他の場所での乗馬は歩くだけでしたのでよい経験ができました。
景色も素晴らしかったです。

You can dive with an instructor, which provides a sense of security. The temperature at high altitude is quite low, and I personally felt my excitement cool down. I was advised to wear light clothing, but I found that difficult. If you opt for video recording, a separate person will dive with you and give you poses and gestures from nearby. You can check the video later, and they will provide you with a USB containing photos and videos. The video is a few minutes long, but I think it was well edited and had a good background music track. After the dive, there is a separate post from the instructor where you can leave your feedback and tips.

インストラクターと一緒にダイブしますので安心感はあります。さすがに上空は気温が低く興奮の熱も冷めるぐらいに自分は感じました。薄着をススメられましたが、個人的には無理でした。動画撮影もセットにすると撮影する人が別にダイブし近くでポーズなどジェスチャーで指示してくれます。後で動画をチェック出来ますし、USBに写真と動画を入れて渡してくれます。動画は数分ですが上手く編集されてノリの良いBGM付きで良かったと思えます。
またダイブ後にインストラクター別のポストがあり感想やチップを入れる所があります。

I zip lined with this company 10 years ago with my husband for the first time. This time I had my son with me and this was his first time! This company is not only professional, but friendly. They make sure that you understand how you need to zip a cross to the other side before you actually do it. They put you at ease with reassuring words of encouragement that everything will be alright and that the zip lines are safe, reliable and will hold your weight.
Both times the guides were awesome and humorous, making sure that you were having a great time. They would even throw in a little history of the area at each zip line to make it educational. I would highly recommend this zip lining company. You will want to do this all over again! Thank you Matthew and Sean for making this adventure exciting for my son and for me also! You guys rock!

It was a very elegant time, walking slowly along the beach and through the fields for about an hour and a half. I was a bit worried since the explanations were only in English, but the horses were well-trained, so I was able to enjoy myself with peace of mind. Since I didn't have a rental car, I took the bus to Haleiwa and then used Uber from there. Fortunately, there happened to be an Uber nearby both on the way there and back, so I didn't have to wait long, but according to the driver, there usually aren't many Uber cars around this area. Those without a rental car might want to be cautious.

海辺や野畑を1時間半ほどゆっくり歩く、とても優雅な時間でした。
説明は英語オンリーということで少し心配でしたが、しっかり躾されている馬たちなので、安心して楽しむことができました。
レンタカーがなかったので、バスでハレイワまで行き、そこからuberで行きました。uberは行きも帰りもたまたま近くにいたのでそこまで待たずに捕まえられましたが、運転手さんいわくこのへんは普段はあまりuber車は通っていないとのこと。
レンタカーなしの方は気を付けた方がいいかもしれません。

Our daughters really enjoyed this experience even in the rain for part of the time. The staff was excellent so helpful and friendly. The horses were easy to handle. The views were stunning!!

The weather was somewhat cloudy, but the clouds were beautifully dyed by the sunset, creating a lovely gradient. The photo-taking and explanations were precise, allowing us to enjoy the experience efficiently in the cold at the summit in a short amount of time. The tour's included down jacket was very helpful. Unfortunately, stargazing was nearly impossible due to the heavy clouds.

After everyone gathered, during the first break, the guide asked everyone where they were from, which made it easy for guests to converse with each other afterward. The second break was at Foodland, where it was great to be able to choose our own dinner instead of having a standard bento. We also had a little shopping time, and I bought some recommended Kona coffee.

The third break for altitude acclimatization was taken at the Clara Lodge, where we had several restroom breaks. We also enjoyed the rest stops as we ascended to 3,000 meters.

曇り気味の天気でしたが、雲が夕陽に染まり綺麗なグラデーションを見れました。写真撮影・説明が的確で山頂の寒い中、短時間で効率よく満喫出来ます。ツアー付属の防寒ダウンがとても助かりした。残念ながら星の観測は雲が多くほぼ不能。
全員集合後、最初の休憩時に全員に声をかけて何処から来たか等の質問をしてくれるので、ゲスト同士のその後の会話が楽に出来ました。2回目の休息はフードランド、夕飯を自分で選べ一律のお弁当でないのはとても嬉しいです。少しの買い物時間も貰え、オススメのコナコーヒーを買いました。
高地順応の為の3回目の休息はクラロッジでとり、トイレ休憩が多く取られていました。3000メートルまで上がるための休憩も楽しめました。

The first thing the hotel staff said upon our arrival was, "It was snowing in the morning, and the summit was closed. It's open now, but we don't know when it might close again." We set off with a bit of a resigned attitude. Normally in April, there's an 80% chance of reaching the summit, but this year, there's an 80% chance of not being able to. They mentioned that for the past few days, no one had been able to reach the summit. When we arrived at the Onizuka Visitor Center, it was raining quite a bit, and we were fully in a resigned mode. After a while, the rain stopped, so we decided to eat our lunch outside. Then, gradually, it started to brighten up, and we were able to climb Mauna Kea! Although we couldn't see the bright red sunset like in the pictures, we were grateful to have made it to the summit.

For stargazing, they helped us find a good spot to see the stars. The explanations about the stars were easy to understand. We even saw shooting stars. What was unexpectedly delightful was that during the stargazing session, we were served cookies and tea, and the cookies were Mrs. Barry's cookies, which I had wanted to try! Thank you to our guides, Jin and Konno! It was a very satisfying tour.

The summit of Mauna Kea is cold. They lend you upper and lower wear, so I brought my own lightweight down jacket, high socks, and gloves that allow me to use my smartphone. They also lend gloves, but they are thick, making it inconvenient to operate the camera.

　ホテルにお迎えの第一声が、「午前中は雪が降っていて、山頂はクローズしてました。今は、開いてますが、いつクローズになるかわかりません。」ちょっとあきらめ模様で出発。通常4月は、山頂に登れるのが80％だが、今年は山頂に登れないのが、80％とのこと。この何日間は、山頂まで登れていないとのこと。オニヅカビジターセンターに着いて、結構雨が降っていてもうあきらめモード全開。しばらくしたらやんだので、外でお弁当を食べることに。そしたら、だんだん明るくなってきて、マウナケア登れました！写真でみるような真っ赤な夕焼けはみれなかったけど、登れたことに感謝しよう。
　星空観測は、見える所を探して見せてくれました。星の説明もわかりやすかったです。流れ星もみました。予想外にうれしかったのが、星空観測の際にクッキーと紅茶をいただいたのですが、そのクッキーが食べてみたかったミセスバリーズのクッキーでした！ガイドのジンさん、コンノさんお世話になりました！とても満足できるツアーでした。
　マウナケアの山頂は、寒いです。上下のウェアを貸してくれるので、自分で薄手のダウンとハイソックスの靴下とスマホができる手袋を持っていきました。手袋も貸してもらえますが、分厚いのでカメラの操作をするには不自由です。

This horseback riding experience was a bit of a failure in terms of location. I thought it would be closer to Turtle Bay Resort, but it was quite far away (there are also horseback riding facilities within the resort). I rented a car to secure transportation to the site. This time, it was a disappointment.

今回の乗馬は場所的に失敗しました。
タートル ベイ リゾートからもう少し近いと思って・・・いましたが
かなり、離れていて（リゾート内にも乗馬施設あり）
行くまでの手段の確保にレンタカーをレンタルして現地へ向かいました。
今回は失敗しました。

It was my wife and my first time riding a zipline. The staff was excellent! Not only do they make it a safe and secure experience, they made the whole experience a ton of fun.

Kip was one of our guides and unfortunately his partner's name escapes me (said to say it was "Kevin" if I couldn't remember - haha).

We had a great time and a real thrill that won't be forgotten.

- Transportation
There is no hotel pickup, so you'll need to arrange your own transportation. From Waikiki, it takes just under two hours by public bus (one way, including transfer time, for $5.50), so it's best to clarify travel times using Google Maps. Don't linger on the way back; after finishing, it's advisable to check the bus schedule on Google Maps before relaxing. Since buses run infrequently, missing one could be quite disappointing. I was fortunate that the bus arrived right on time, but if I had missed it, I would have had to wait an hour.

- Meals
At a local log cabin, there are plenty of options like loco moco, hamburgers, and shrimp rice dishes, and you can eat well for about $15. If you want a change of atmosphere from the city, I recommend eating here.

- Clothing
It's probably best to avoid short-sleeved shirts and sandals. At the very least, you should refrain from wearing sandals. Since you'll be climbing a trail, if you're concerned about insect bites, long sleeves, long pants, and comfortable shoes are advisable. The weather in the jungle can be unpredictable, so having rain gear is a good idea. I used rain gear myself.

- Ziplining
The instructor's explanations are primarily in English. Well, as long as you follow along, you'll be fine. The ziplining experience in such an unusual environment was exhilarating. There were a few people around who seemed a bit scared, but if you can handle a roller coaster at an amusement park, you should be okay.

If you have some spare time and are looking for something other than Hawaii's beaches and shopping, I recommend it.

・移動
ホテルのピックアップはなく、独自での移動が必要。
ワイキキから、路線バスで2時間弱(片道、乗継時間含む、5.5ドル)なので、Googleマップで移動時間を明確にした方がよい。
帰りもゆっくりせず、終わったらすぐにGoogleマップで帰りのバスの時間を調べてからくつろぐなどした方がよいですね。
本数が少ないので、逃したら、なかなか凹みそう。
自分は抜群にタイミングよくバス来てよかったですが、乗れてなかったら1時間待ちになるところでした。

・食事
現地のログハウスで、ロコモコとかハンバーガーとか、エビのナントカライスとか豊富に揃ってるし、15ドルあれば充分に食べられるから、街中と異なって気分変えるならココで食べるのがオススメ。

・服装
半袖短パンサンダルは控えた方が無難かな。
少なくてもサンダルは控えるべき。
登山路みたいなのを登りながらだから、虫刺されも気にするなら、
長袖長ズボン動きやすい靴がよいです。
ジャングルで天候が乱れやすいから、雨具あるとよいです。
自分は雨具使いました。

・ジップライン
インストラクターさんの説明は基本英語。
まぁ、従ってればなんとかなります。
あまり体験出来ない環境でのジップラインは爽快でした。
周囲には多少怖がってるヒトも居ましたが、遊園地のジェットコースターがダイジョブなら平気かなと。

時間に余裕あったり、ハワイの海と買物以外なら、オススメです。

Had a great time mounting tubing with my husband, and we had awesome tour guides would recommend everyone to try it out.

My first zip line experience was exciting at first, but I gradually got used to it and enjoyed it. It's a shame there wasn't a Japanese guide, and it would have been even better if there were higher settings available.

初めてのジップラインは最初はドキドキ、徐々に慣れて楽しめた。
日本語ガイドがいないのが残念、まだもっと高い設定があると、尚良かった。

This was my second time skydiving, and the weather was great, making it a fun experience. It was a bit more intense than last time with all the spinning, but it was interesting! It was a shame that I had someone who didn't understand Japanese at all, so communication was quite difficult.

今回で２回目のスカイダイビング、天候にも恵まれ楽しくおわれました。前回よりぐるぐる回されたりハードではありましたが･･･おもしろかった！日本語が全然通じない方がついたのでコミニュケーションがなかなか取りづらかったのが残念でした。

I had a great time horseback riding for two hours in nature. It's a shame I couldn't ride the tram due to time constraints.

It's also disappointing that there was no explanation about the attractions before entering.

自然の中で二時間も乗馬できて楽しかったです。
時間がなくトラムには乗れなかったのが残念です。

入場前にどんなアトラクションがあるのか、全く説明がなかったなが、残念です。

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Worth every penny. Will do again!!!

Tour was great and weather was great luckily. Staff was very knowledgeable about area.

This was my second time, and I was fortunate with the weather, allowing me to jump safely. I was spun around more intensely than the first time, almost to the point of feeling sick, but I managed (sweat). Skydiving is quite profound. I'm not sure if there will be a third time, but there's no other activity as exciting as this (laughs). I definitely recommend it!

今回で２度目でしたが、天気にも恵まれ無事飛ぶことが出来ました。１回目よりもぐるぐる激しく回されて気持ち悪くなる１歩手前だったけど、どうにかもちました（汗）スカイダイビング、奥が深いです。３度目があるかどうかまだわかりませんがこんなにエキサイティングな遊び？は他にないです（笑）ぜひ、おすすめします！

I participated alone, but I had a great time! ☆

We went up, up, up in the Cessna...
I got a bit scared at the height, which was beyond my imagination. Haha.
Watching everyone completely panic as we flew (or fell) was quite something.
When it was my turn to jump, it felt so high that I couldn't really grasp it; it was like time had stopped.
This is a rare experience that you don't get to have often, so it was precious!
The tandem instructor was super enthusiastic and made it really fun! ^^

After the parachute opened, we started to spin, so if you have a weak vestibular system, you'll definitely feel nauseous.
I had already experienced this with parasailing, so I took motion sickness medication, but I still felt a bit queasy.
So definitely make sure to take motion sickness medication!

一人参加でしたが、十分楽しめました☆

セスナで上がって上がって上がって...
想像以上の高さに途中で怯みました。笑
容赦なく飛んでいく（堕ちていく）のをみて
みなさん完全にプチパニックでした。
いざ自分が飛んでみると、高すぎて実感がわかないというか
時間が止まったような感覚になりました。
こんな体験なかなかできないので貴重でした！
タンデムのお兄さん、めちゃくちゃノリノリで楽しかったです＾＾

パラシュートが開いてから、旋回するので
三半規管が弱い人は１００％グロッキーになります。
私はパラセーリングで経験済みなので、酔い止めを飲みましたが
それでもちょっと気持ち悪くなったので
酔い止めはかならず飲みましょう～！

We participated as a family of three at the request of my son, who is now a high school student. As rumored, there were no other Japanese participants besides us, but that was not a problem. However, the shuttle van took a long time to arrive, and once we got on, it was packed with no space at all for a long drive. I got motion sickness, and that alone made me tired. The zip line itself was very good. It felt great to cut through the wind while enjoying the beautiful scenery. It was a bit expensive at 70,000 yen for the three of us, but my son was very pleased as he took a lot of photos for Instagram, so I suppose it was worth it. Mahalo.

高校生になる息子の希望で家族３人で参加。噂通り日本人の参加は私たち以外おらずでしたが問題なし。しかしお迎えのバンが全然来ないし乗ったら乗ったですし隙間一切なしの詰め状態での長時間ドライブ。酔ったしそれだけで疲れちゃった。。ジップラインそのものはとても良かったです。美しい景色を見ながら、風を切って。気持ちよかったです。３人で７万は高かったけど息子はインスタ用の写真をたくさん撮ってご満悦でしたのでまぁよしとします。mahalo

Skydiving was something I had always wanted to try at least once in my life. I'm glad I was able to experience it in Hawaii. The waiting time was shorter than I expected, which was nice. When it was time to jump, it happened so quickly that I didn't have time to feel nervous or scared. Once I was in the air, I was just amazed by the beautiful scenery. It ended in no time, but it was a lot of fun and a great experience.

What I liked was that my instructor was great, and even though I jumped early on, I was one of the last to land, which allowed me to take my time and enjoy the various views.

As advice, it gets quite cold until you reach altitude and until you come out from under the clouds after descending. I think it would be better to wear a long-sleeve T-shirt or something similar.

人生で一度はやってみたかったスカイダイビング。ハワイで経験できてよかったです。待ち時間も思っていたより短くて良かったです。いざ飛ぶ時はあっという間すぎて、緊張とか怖いとか思う暇もなかったです。飛んでからはとにかく綺麗な景色に感動するのみでした。あっという間に終わってしまいましたがとても楽しくていい経験になりました。
気に入ったところは、インストラクターのあたりが良かったのか最初の方に飛び降りたのに陸に着くのは１番最後くらいで、いろんな景色をゆっくり見ることができたこと。
アドバイスとしては、上空に向かうまでと、降りてから雲の下に出るまで結構寒いです。長袖のＴシャツとかを着て行った方がいいなと思いました

First, we gathered at the Sheraton bus stop. There is a counter where you check in and receive a wristband. Each activity has a different color wristband. Upon arrival, there is an explanation in Japanese about how to check in for each activity. During the waiting time between activities, you can buy souvenirs, have lunch at a café, or visit the Kualoa Ranch History Museum. The menu includes items like hamburgers (around $10 for a classic burger), loco moco, and garlic shrimp. For horseback riding, you store your belongings in a locker, check in, and then watch an orientation video in Japanese. Local participants received orientation directly from the instructor in English. It seems that horses have their own personalities, as some people encountered horses that strayed off the course. However, since the horses are well-trained, we were able to enjoy horseback riding while taking in the natural surroundings and experiencing authentic riding. The schedule indicated a departure from Kualoa Ranch around 2:00 PM, but we were able to leave at 1:00 PM, which minimized our waiting time and allowed us to make effective use of the following hours. The one-hour horseback ride was a simple course, but it was great to fully enjoy the great outdoors and experience horseback riding.

まず、シェラトンのバス乗り場に集合しました。カウンターがあるのでそこでチェックインんして、リストバンドをもらいます。コースごとに色がちがいます。到着すると各アクティビティのチェックイン方法の説明が日本語であります。アクティビティの間の待ち時間にはお土産を買ったり、カフェでランチをとったり、クアロアランチヒストリーミュージアムをみたりできます。ハンバーガー(クラシックバーガー10ドルくらい)やロコモコ、ガーリックシュリンプなどのメニューがあります。乗馬は荷物をロッカーに預けて、チェックインをした後、日本語のビデオでオリエンテーションがあります。現地の人は英語でインストラクターから直接オリエンテーションを受けていました。馬にも性格があるようでコースからそれてしまう馬にあたっている人もいました。しかしながら、調教がしっかりとされているので、自然を楽しみながら乗馬する余裕がありながら、本格的な乗馬を体験できました。スケジュールでは14:00-15:00ごろクアロアランチ発となっていましたが、13:00には、クアロアランチを出発できたので、待ち時間も少なく、その後の時間も有効に活用することができました。
1時間の乗馬でシンプルなコースですが、大自然を満喫して、乗馬も体験できたので、すごく良かったです。

It was a 2-hour horseback riding experience. There was someone who could speak Japanese to assist us, which was reassuring and very appreciated. Since there is one guide for each group, we were a group of six, but it might be more enjoyable with a smaller group. The 2-hour course felt quite long. I think one hour would be just right for a first-time rider. I may have been a bit greedy (laughs). The horses were well-trained and sometimes caused a bit of trouble, but they were smart. Kualoa Ranch offers various activities, so I think it's great to combine them for more fun.

乗馬体験2時間コースでした。日本語のできるお手伝いしてくれる方がいました。安心しましたし、大変ありがたかったです。グループ毎にガイドさんが一名なので、私達は6名のグループでしたが、もう少し少ない方が楽かもしれません。2時間コース、けっこう長かったです。初めての乗馬なら1時間でちょうどいいような気がしました。欲張り過ぎました(笑)馬はよく躾けられており、時々困らせてくれましたが、お利口さんです。クアロア牧場は様々なアクティビティがあるので、組み合わせて楽しむのもいいと思います。

Before participating, I had concerns about high altitudes, but thanks to the guide's advice, I didn't feel any symptoms of altitude sickness at all. Thank you very much.

参加前は高所に対して不安がありましたが、ガイドさんのアドバイスもあり、
全く高山病を感じることがありませんでした。
ありがとうございました。

I confirmed my reservation with a phone call the day before, but I was asked when I made the reservation since it wasn't found (I had booked it in October of the previous year). Eventually, they found my name.

On the day of the event, I checked the color of the bus and the location. A green bus with zipline photos came to pick us up. We picked up three groups from other hotels and left fully booked. After leaving the last pickup hotel, we had just over an hour's drive, during which the members on board started introducing themselves.

After that, the driver shared information about local landmarks, Hawaiian history, the Hawaiian language, immigration history, and education, and before we knew it, we had arrived. After arriving, we used the restroom (there are no toilets along the course), stored our valuables and luggage, entered our consent forms on the computer (available in Japanese), put on helmets and gear, and started. (Only camera types that hang around the neck were allowed.)

After everyone cleared the practice course, we boarded the buggies to proceed to the main course. There were various instructions like extending arms, tightening arms, and bending legs, but I was quite scared (laughs). When I was saying, "I'm so nervous, wait a minute," the fun veteran guide joked, "I'm nervous too, it's my first day as a guide!"

Our group consisted of four family members (a couple and two elementary school children), three young girls from Australia, two parents from America, and two couples of unknown nationality, with three guides assisting us. Generally, one person helped with the gear, while two welcomed us at the finish line (there are two lanes for one course).

The course included not only sliding like Tarzan but also a section where firefighters climbed using only their arms, a bungee-like jump section, and towards the end, a backward challenge course and an upside-down challenge course (for those who wanted to try). There were also points for hydration, snacks with bananas, and snacks with tomatoes.

We completed all the courses in a friendly atmosphere and finished the two-hour course. They also sent us many photos for free via email. We were taken back by bus, creating wonderful memories.

As a side note, I was unsure about the timing for tips. When I asked an American participant, they said they gave $10 each to the guide right after finishing and thought it wasn't necessary for the driver. I hurriedly searched for the guide to give the tip, but they had gone to lunch, so I asked another staff member for help, which relieved me. However, since the children were also taken care of and we had fun, I wished I could have thanked the guide directly. During the round trip on the bus, I regretted not giving a little something to the driver who provided such a fun experience.

I think it would have been even more enjoyable if I understood English better, but they were very considerate towards my husband and two elementary school children, who hardly speak any English, so it was all good!

There are similar attractions in Japan that I have participated in, but compared to those, they helped with gear and ensured safety very well. They also communicated closely with each other using walkie-talkies to proceed smoothly. The course was well-paved, and since we were sliding from a high place, we didn't get dirty.

前日に予約確認の電話をしたのですが、予約が入っていない、いつ予約した？と聞かれ（前年の10月に予約）、ようやく名前を見つけてもらえました。
バスの色と、場所を確認して当日を迎えました。
ジップラインの写真付き緑のバスがお迎えに来ました。
他のホテルで3グループをピックアップし、満席の状態での出発でした。
最後のピックアップのホテルを出てから、1時間ちょっとのドライブでしたが、同乗したメンバーがそれぞれ自己紹介から始まりました。
その後、ドライバーさんが現在地の名所案内、ハワイの歴史、ハワイ語の紹介、移民の歴史、教育などについて話をしてくれて、あっという間に到着でした。
到着後、お手洗いを済ませ（コース途中にトイレはありません。）
貴重品・手荷物を預け、コンピューターで同意書を入力（日本語あり）して、ヘルメットや装具をつけて、スタートしました。（首にかけるタイプのカメラのみＯＫでした。）
最初、練習コースを全員クリアした後、バギーに乗って本番コースに進みました。
腕を伸ばす、腕をしめる、足を曲げる等々色んな注意がありましたが、恐怖でかなりびびりました（笑）
「緊張する～、ちょっと待って～～～」とビビっていたら、「僕も緊張してる～、僕もガイド初日なんだ～！」と冗談を言って笑わせてくれる楽しいベテランガイドさんでした。私たち家族4人（夫婦と小学生2人）、オーストラリアからの若い女の子たち3人、アメリカからの親子2人、国籍不明のカップル2人に対して3人のガイドさんでした。
基本一人が装着を手伝い、二人がゴール（１つのコースに対し、２レーンあります）が迎えてくれる流れでした。
ターザンのように滑っていくだけでなく、消防士さんがロープを腕だけで登って行くようなコース、バンジーのように飛び降りるコース、そして最後あたりでは、後ろ向きでチャレンジするコース、さかさまになってチャレンジするコース（チャレンジしたい人だけ）、がありました。
給水するポイント、バナナがおやつのポイント、トマトがおやつのポイントもありました。
和気あいあいとすべてのコースをすませ、2時間ほどのコースを終了。
写真もメールで無料でたくさん送ってくださいました。
バスで送ってもらって、良い思い出作りができました。

☆余談ですが、チップのタイミングに困りました。アメリカ人の参加者に聞いたら、終わってすぐ、ガイド一人に対して10ドルずつ渡した～、ドライバーには必要ないと思う～と言ってました。
大慌てで渡すためにガイドさんを探したのですが、ランチに行ってしまったそうで、他のスタッフさんにお願いして、ホッとしたのですが、子どもたちもケアしてもらったし、楽しかったので直接お礼を言って渡したかったな～と思いました。
往復中距離のバスの中、楽しいガイドをしてくださったドライバーさんにもやっぱり少しだけでもお渡しするべきじゃなかったなかな～と悔やんでます。

☆英語がもっと理解できたら、もっと楽しかった～と思いますが、ほとんど話せない夫・小学生子ども2人に対しても気配りをしてくださり、とっても楽しむことができたので、大丈夫です！！

☆日本でも似たようなアトラクションがあり、参加したことがあったのですが、それに比べて、ほとんど装着等手伝って安全確認もバッチリしてくださいます。またトランシーバーで密にスタッフ同士連絡を取り合ってくださって進めてくださいます。きちんとコースも舗装されていて、また高いところを滑っていくため、汚れたりもしません。

Although there are some detours, considering just the horseback riding, the price feels a bit high. However, the location is good, and I think it was nice to enjoy a bit of Haleiwa as well.

寄り道はあるものの乗馬だけと考えると料金的には高い気がしますが
ロケーションはよく、ハレイワも少しは楽しめるのでよかったかと。

It's a shame that we couldn't reach the summit due to the out-of-season snowfall, but our guide, Mr. Konno, worked hard and we were able to see a sky full of stars, achieving our main goal. On the way back, we also saw the starry sky by the roadside, and he showed us the Southern Cross, making it a wonderful memory.

季節外れの積雪で頂上に行けなかったのは残念ですが、ガイドのKonnoさんが頑張ってくださり満天の星空を見る事ができ、一番の目標が達成できました。帰る途中も道路脇でまたまた星空、南十字星も見せてくださって最高の思い出になりました。

I've always wanted to try skydiving. Since it had been 20 years since my last visit to Hawaii, I was looking forward to it for six months. On the day of the experience, the instructions were only in English, which was honestly difficult for me since I only speak Japanese, but the instructor's careful gestures helped me grasp the essential points. I definitely want to try skydiving again on my next trip.

ずっと体験してみたかったスカイダイビング。
20年ぶりのハワイということもあり、半年前から楽しみでした。
体験当日は、説明は英語のみで、日本語しか話せない自分にとっては正直分かりませんでしたが、インストラクターの方の丁寧なジェスチャーで最低限の要点はおさえることがでました。
次回の旅行も、スカイダイビングを絶対やりたいと思います。

Due to bad weather, we had to change the date to the next day and ended up jumping from a lower altitude than planned, but despite that, it became a fun and great memory! The driver who guided us was funny and a nice person, and the instructor who jumped with us was also very energetic and enjoyable!

悪天候で日にちを次の日へ変更したり、高さが予定よりも低い位置から飛ぶことになってしまいましたが、それを踏まえても楽しい良い思い出になりました！
案内してくれるドライバーさんも面白くて良い人でしたし一緒に飛んでくれたインストラクターの方もテンション高めの楽しい人でした！